MANILA (12 Jan 2011) – Other than the extended assistance from the German FA (DFB), the Philippines Football Federation (PFF) have also received further support from several Middle East countries and Japan. Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait have agreed to provide a combined USD100,000 annual assistance for the PFF. “The aid is a big boost to…
MANILA (9 Jan 2011) – Philippines are preparing for their first SEA Games football team since 2005 following the euphoric performance of the national team at the AFF Suzuki Cup last month. The Fili football team last took part at the SEA Games – which is for players under the age of 23-years-old – in…
MANILA (2 Jan 2011) – Former Philippines national coach Juan Cutillas has urged the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) and the country to be realistic in setting targets for the national team. He said that putting the aim for the Philippines national team to qualify for the next FIFA World Cup is an impossible dream without…
MANILA (23 Dec 2010) – FIFA have given their full recognition to the presidency of Mariano Araneta in the Philippine Football Federation (PFF). In a three-paged letter sent to the association this week, FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke said that FIFA – backed by the opinion of FIFA vice president Geoff Thompson – validated the…
MANILA (21 Dec 2010) – Two days after their exit from the semi-finals of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2010, the FA of Cebu president Richard Montayre said that the Philippines national team could have done with more support from – from the PFF (Philippine Football Federation) and also the wanting public. Philippines, the surprise package…
JAKARTA (18 Dec 2010) – The Philippines are not giving up just yet in spite of their close 1-0 lost to Indonesia in the first leg semi-finals of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2010 at the Senayan Stadium two days ago. The lone goal in the game came in the 34th minute of play when Neil…